Southeast Homeschool Expo » Organization

Simple Tip

randi — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:23:26 +0000

Sometimes the easiest things become the biggest stumbling blocks to a smooth school day. “Where’s my pencil?” “I need an eraser.” “I can’t find any notebook paper.” As homeschool families we LIVE in our homes far more than most. The piles of busy-ness can easily become a cluttered mess. Spending just a bit of time to create a homeschool supplies area will bring smoothness to your days that will bless immensely! Probably it has been on your to-do list for months. If so, may this be just the encouragement you need to create your spot today.

No doubt you already have all you need to create a homeschool supply nest. A desk, book-case and/or filing cabinet dedicated to homeschool necessities easily prevent the time waste of searching. The most important resource: a simple pencil box and a sharpener in a readily accessible place. This will prevent the greatest number of school day delays. The contents of the ‘nest’ vary with the ages, courses and interests of your students. Honestly, for me, it usually requires three or four consecutive days of “Where is….” before I catch on to the need to update the supply area, but the relief is immediate.

Some timeless necessities include:

An age-appropriate dictionary and encyclopedia; perhaps a thesaurus. (I know Wikipedia and spell-check are popular but… Also, sometimes the computer simply offers more distraction than assistance. )
That wonderful pencil box mentioned earlier (with a sharpener)
Basic art/project supplies such as: scissors, markers, tape, glue and colored pencils
Math supplies: protractor, compass and scientific calculator
Whiteboard and supplies for the teacher to draw out some of the concepts

Don’t let those ‘little foxes’ throw a wrench into your school days. Avert the difficulty before it pops up.

Guide To Attending a Homeschool Expo

randi — Sun, 01 May 2011 23:35:54 +0000

Have you stayed away from the Homeschool Expo just because of the magnitude of it all? Looking at the listing of workshops or a peak into the exhibit hall can give you a deer in the headlights look! Where do you start?

Plan ahead by reading about the available workshops and making a note of when it will be held. If there are two you want to attend at the same time, consider which would be best to attend and get the other on CD. If you go with a friend or a spouse, you can each attend one and share notes afterwards.
Have a list of curriculum you want to look over. Plan on taking the time you need and ask the exhibitors your questions.
Know your prices. If you buy at the conference it will save on shipping, but you will want to have some kind of luggage or cart on wheels to save your strength.
Do you have a budget? If you do, don’t spend it all at once! The school year is long and you will probably need something else before the year is out.

Attending the Homeschool Expo is educational and exciting. The workshops and exhibitors are there for you. You might also want to consider Homeschooling for Excellence, a one day conference for beginning homeschoolers.

http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/homeschooling-101

How One Homeschooler Uses Her Home

randi — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:27:12 +0000

Enjoy this wonderful organization video. The mom is a herbalist and homeschooler. I love how she uses her table in the living room!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw7e_Igi2DE&playnext=1&list=PL9935507FD4380441&index=21